If you need a little inspiration to create the menu for your next summer party, Pinterest has everything you need. We’ve rounded up our favorite ideas for appetizers, treats and more!
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If you’re feeling a little party planning “writer’s block,” just check out these 13 fun ideas for party food and get out of that rut. Happy pinning!
Easy Italian skewer appetizer
Delicious and eye-catching party foods don’t have to be hard to make. These Italian skewer appetizers are as simple as they are showy.
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Pinned by Kathy Hutton
Watermelon grill with fruit kabobs
Skip the fruit tray and opt for this adorable watermelon grill as a centerpiece for your appetizer table.
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Pinned by Fonda Martin
Easy tea sandwiches for a party
Elegant and understated are the operative words for these tasty little sammies. Choose from cucumber cream cheese, apple chicken salad and pineapple, or make them all!
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Pinned by Bonnie Chumney
Rhubarb and ginger mojito
This rhubarb and ginger mojito is beautiful cocktail with a bit of zing. The boys may think it looks a bit girlie, but a quick sip will change their minds.
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Pinned by Anne Hatinen
Adult vodka lemonade juice pouch
Feel like a kid again with these spiked juice pouches. If kids will be at the party, just leave out the alcohol to make an under-21 version. Dye the kid versions with a little food coloring or leave out the garnish so you can tell which is which.
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Pinned by Judy Neese
Lavender lemonade recipe
Add a refreshing hint of floral to this nonalcoholic lemonade with culinary lavender. This is what pink lemonade was supposed to be!
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Pinned by Kate LaQuay
Chipotle beer cheese dip
Spicy and smoky, this beer cheese dip will score you extra points for the use of a quality India Pale Ale. We recommend Fuzzy Baby Ducks IPA, The Pupil or Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA.
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Pinned by Claire
Cold pasta salad with asparagus, feta, blueberries & basil
This creative pasta salad has no mayo, so it’s perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. Not only is it easy, it’s packed with a unique combination of summer flavors.
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Pinned by Michelle Hooton
Lemongrass shrimp skewers
If you want something a bit more substantial on the menu, grill up these lemongrass shrimp skewers with a gorgeous Vietnamese dipping sauce.
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Pinned by Alexandra Conroy
Pub-inspired burgers
Nothing says grilling season like a burger! These three recipes inspired by classic pub food put a gourmet spin on a classic American summer menu.
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Pinned by Heather Barnett
Snacks under 150 calories
If you’d like something a little lighter, we’ve got four low-calorie snacks perfect for a poolside party. Try shrimp-stuffed sweet peppers, chicken skewers with light Thai peanut sauce, shrimp and avocado salad or grilled nectarines with goat cheese and honey.
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Pinned by Heather Barnett
Cinco de Mayo piñata cookies
Cinco de Mayo may be behind us, but your guests will still get a kick out of these little piñata-shaped cookies with festive colors to match. Just like a real piñata, there’s a tasty candy treat inside!
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Pinned by Mia Honaker
Grilled banana s’mores
As decadent as this sounds, with only 10 mini-marshmallows and 1 tablespoon of both chocolate chips and graham cracker cereal per banana, these grilled banana s’mores are actually a lower-cal way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Pinned by Katie
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